ABA President Says Obama’s Initial Remarks on Judicial Activism Are ‘Troubling’

ABA President Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III is taking issue with President Obama’s initial remarks about the U.S. Supreme Court and the health care law. Last Monday, Obama said a decision to overturn the law would be an “unprecedented, extraordinary” step of judicial activism. On Tuesday, Obama clarified his statement,…

Apr 9, 2012 3:53 PM CDT

Judge Stays Duncan Law Litigation, Denies School’s Motion for Reconsideration

A federal judge on Monday refused to reconsider his January denial of a Tennessee law school’s request for injunctive relief in its antitrust suit against the ABA. The judge also granted the ABA’s motion to stay the litigation while the school pursues its administrative remedies but denied without prejudice the…

Apr 2, 2012 10:25 PM CDT

ABA Techshow: Show Us Your Tech (Video)

Business of law reporter Rachel Zahorsky finds out what technology lawyers are packing as they explore the ABA Techshow vendor area.

Apr 2, 2012 5:06 PM CDT

Clio’s Jack Newton on Staying Ahead of the Legal Puck (Video)

Business of law reporter Rachel Zahorsky chatted with Clio co-founder Jack Newton during ABA Techshow. In this video, Newton discusses lawyer fear over secure cloud-based technology systems. He also talked about how lawyers can stay one step ahead of the technology and be prepared for client demand.

Apr 2, 2012 4:45 PM CDT

ABA Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Ariz. Law Requiring Immigration Checks of Some Arrestees

The ABA has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn part of a controversial Arizona law that requires immigration status checks for some people who are stopped or arrested. The ABA brief urges the court to rule that four enjoined provisions are pre-empted by federal immigration…

Apr 2, 2012 10:30 AM CDT

No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom: 2012 Law Day Theme Will Resonate with Calls for Court Funding

Apr 1, 2012 10:10 AM CDT

Be Nice: More States Are Treating Incivility as a Possible Ethics Violation

Apr 1, 2012 8:20 AM CDT

Launched: ABA Offers Solos More Web-Based Resources

Apr 1, 2012 7:50 AM CDT

There Go the Jobs: Positions Behind the Bench Are Expected to Drop

Apr 1, 2012 7:30 AM CDT

Left Behind: ABA Says Make Disabilities Part of Diversity Mix on Federal Bench

Apr 1, 2012 6:10 AM CDT

ABA Announces Nominations for Two Highest Offices and 12 Board of Governors Seats

Apr 1, 2012 6:00 AM CDT

Lawyers Giving Back

Apr 1, 2012 5:50 AM CDT

ABA Announcements

Apr 1, 2012 5:40 AM CDT

Techshow’s Favorite Websites for Lawyers

The always crowd-pleasing session “60 Sites in 60 Minutes” closed the ABA Techshow Saturday where speakers Dan Pinnington, Catherine Sanders Reach, Natalie Kelly and Reid Trautz shared their top websites for lawyers. A few of our favorite sites include: Fastcase: Although there’s still a commercial option for this legal research…

Mar 31, 2012 6:05 PM CDT

The Future of Law: Dark Clouds or Silver Linings?

The proliferation of automated document review startups, client demands for more convenient and cost-sensitive service and the saturation of lawyers competing in the same marketplace are some of the well-publicized challenges and threats to the legal profession. However, lawyer adaptability to changes in information technology is one key to profitable…

Mar 31, 2012 6:03 PM CDT